Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Haywood Universal LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide
• Financial Information: Tax documents, business financial records, and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Business Information: Company name, EIN, business structure, and related business details
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage our services (tax preparation, business formation, consulting, etc.)
• Communicate with you about appointments, services, and updates
• Process payments and fulfill transactions
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications (with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations and professional standards

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email delivery, and other business operations
• Professional Advisors: Attorneys, accountants, or consultants when necessary for your service
• Government Agencies: When required by law or to comply with tax and regulatory requirements
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of business assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

6. Retention of Information

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations (including IRS recordkeeping requirements), and resolve disputes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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